SA Pathology Veterinary Division

Based at Gilles Plains, the SA Pathology Veterinary Division provides support for biomedical research in South Australia and nationally. 

We have over 40 highly experienced staff working in a range of disciplines from animal production to high level contract research, conducted according to principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). 

The extensive experience of our staff in preclinical research and veterinary pathology ensures high level of quality in all aspects of our service.

Laboratory animals

We supply high quality laboratory animals to the research community including:

• guinea pigs
• rabbits
• sheep
• ferrets
• leeches
• mice
• rats
• goats
• chickens
• ducks
• geese
• pigs

Animals can be ordered by phoning 08 8261 1033 or emailing vetservices@health.sa.gov.au .  A downloadable laboratory animal price list and laboratory animal order form are available in PDF format.

Preclinical Services

We offer a range of preclinical services for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies wishing to establish the safety or efficacy of their investigational new drugs and devices in preparation for regulatory submission.

A wide range of analyses are provided through our ISO 17025 accredited laboratories, including clinical biochemistry, haematology and histopathology. We also offer a comprehensive bioanalytical chemistry service.  

The Preclinical Services division is a member of Adelaide Integrated BioScience Laboratories (AIB Labs), supported by BioInnovation SA, and since January 2007 has complied with the OECD Principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), (1997).

Our services include:

• Product safety
• Acute and chronic toxicity studies
• Range finding studies
• Repeat dose studies
• Pharmacokinetic studies
• Specialist pathology services
• Analytical chemistry services
• Toxocinetic analysis
• Consulting services
• Animal models
• Range of laboratory animals, both large and small
• Animal imaging and surgery

Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility (LARIF)

The Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility (LARIF) was created as a South Australian node of National Imaging Facility (NIF) in 2008 for Australian and international researchers as a joint initiative of SA Pathology, University of Adelaide and University of South Australia.

LARIF provides state-of-the-art imaging of animals and materials for the Australian research community under National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) scheme.

Located at Gilles Plains, LARIF provides a range of leading-edge imaging and general veterinary services:

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• X-ray, DEXA, Image Intensifier, Ultrasound
• Telemetry
• Surgery and surgical workshops
• Supply of research animals
• GLP recognised pre-clinical studies/ R&D services
• Mouse and rat health monitoring service
• Research support
• Grant-funded research
• Comparative Pathology
• SABRENet ultra-fast optical broadband connection

Researchers can also explore opportunities for:

• Development of MRI-guided surgical techniques
• Experimental surgery training
• Comparative Pathology training
• Exposure to research methods – Veterinary students
• Assistance of professional radiographers to run MRI – timetabling, charging, protocol development
• Partnerships – research groups with their own MRI capability
• Training, teaching, workshops

For further enquiries and bookings, please call 08 8161 5150 or 08 8261 1033.  Alternatively, our service request form is available for download.

Australian Phenomics Network (APN)

Established under the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy, the Australian Phenomics Network (APN) provides infrastructure for the Australian scientific community enabling them to share experience and resources, and to establish and archive mouse models of human and animal disease. The necropsy and histopathology services we provide are essential steps in defining and validating those models in research and pre-clinical studies.

The SA Pathology Veterinary Division is one of two nodes supported by the APN to provide necropsy and histopathology diagnosis to Australian researchers. Staff engaged in this service have extensive histology, diagnostic and electronic imaging experience. A comparative Pathologist is also available at the site.

 Our services include:

• Full necropsy and histopathology service
• Additional pathology tests (special stains, immunohistochemistry, ultrastructural pathology, confocal microscopy, morphometry)
• Discussion and interpretation of results with a veterinary comparative pathologist
• Interactive interrogation of histological sections using our Digital Slide Scanner
• A full health monitoring service (serology, PCR, histopathology, bacteriology and parasitology)

An APN service request form and APN price list are available for download.

Contact

Ph: 08 8261 1033

Fax: 08 8261 2280

Email: vetservices@health.sa.gov.au 

Postal / Delivery

101 Blacks Road

Gilles Plains, SA 5086

Deliveries

Receiving for all courier deliveries is between 9am and 5pm Monday - Friday.

Entrance for large deliveries and large vehicles: 760 Grand Junction Rd, Gilles Plains SA 5086.